5 from 6 votes
Vegan Whole Lentil Soup
Easy to make Whole lentil soup made with whole green lentils, carrots, and kale. Packed with nutrition and flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
294 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups lentils dried French lentils, or also known as Du puy, whole
- 5 Cups vegetable broth low-sodium
- 2 Large carrot peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 3 Cups kale leaves chopped
- 1 leek sliced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon parsley freshly chopped
- lemon or lime, slices to serve
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Remove any damaged lentils and stones from the lentils.
- Place the lentils into a colander and rinse well under cold running water to remove any dirt or other debris.
- In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover and cook on LOW setting until the lentils and veggies are tender, about 8 hours.
- Prior to serving, remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Serve the soup hot, garnished with parsley and lime wedges.
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Stovetop Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add leek and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lentils, carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf. Cover and bring the mixture to a boil, once the mixture starts to bubble immediately reduce the heat and let simmer on low until soup is thick, for about 25-30 minutes.
- Next, stir in the kale and cook, for 6-8 minutes more. Once the soup is done discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
- Taste and adjust the salt according to your taste. Serve the soup hot, garnished with parsley and lime wedges.
Notes
- Cook time based on how long it takes to cook on your stovetop
- Using the slow cooker, cook time is 6-8 hours.
- For the stovetop, use green or brown lentils. They tend to cook faster and you get a thicker consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1208mg
(50%)
Potassium
879mg
(19%)
Fiber
21g
(84%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
8117IU
(162%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1208mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 879mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 8117IU | 162% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.